Manager - consulting

Location: Anywhere in Country

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Consulting – Tech Consulting – SAP – Data Migration/MDG - Manager

Technology - Information Management & Analysis - Data Management & Strategy - Manager

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations.  This is rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

We innovate with SAP to co-create more innovative answers, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions and risk, as well as our work in implementing SAP. Together, we help clients provide better outcomes and long-lasting results, from strategy to execution.

As a Manager in Data Management & Strategy, you will lead the charge in technology transformation projects, aligning with strategic objectives to drive desired outcomes. You'll be the assurance to leadership, managing timelines, costs, and quality standards, while steering both technical and non-technical teams to deliver top-notch technology solutions and infrastructure.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of technology projects, ensuring adherence to methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, and mentoring team members.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, applying research, analysis, and best practices to advance processes and solutions.
• Manage complex technical initiatives, providing expert guidance, resolving issues, and achieving performance objectives across client service, risk management, and team development.
• Engage actively with clients, leading workstreams, and identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Spearhead RFP responses and manage engagement economics, including resource planning and budgeting.
• Travel as required to meet client needs and project demands.
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Ability to initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution with oversight across multiple data workstreams.
• Liaise with stakeholders and technical teams to translate needs into business solutions, while defining data strategies, quality standards, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Direct teams leveraging SAP data tools (e.g., Data Services, Information Steward, MDG, Datasphere, Data Intelligence, and/or Migration Cockpit) and integration methods (CPI, SLT, APIs) to maintain consistency across workstreams.
• Proven ability to construct and direct technology projects in line with organizational goals.
• Expertise in project and program delivery methodologies, with the ability to mentor others.
• Strong analytical skills to develop creative solutions for complex problems.
• Leadership skills to manage professional staff and supervise teams effectively.
• Strategic thinking to drive sales, business growth, and client satisfaction.
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• 4 years of relevant experience working with one or more SAP modules with full-cycle implementations inside your core module.
• Specialized skills in Data Migration, Data Governance, Enterprise IT Architecture, Master Data Management, and/or other data management disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Experience managing SAP data projects or workstreams and leading project-based team members.
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Data Migration, Master Data Governance, Data Analytics and/or data quality programs across SAP landscapes preferred.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in SAP data management tools or project leadership preferred.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving client data issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide teams and interact with clients.
  
  

What We Look For

We are seeking top performers who demonstrate creativity in solving complex problems, have a track record of leading successful projects, and can navigate the intricacies of client and team management. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence in our Data Management & Strategy practice.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $125,500 to $230,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $150,700 to $261,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  
  

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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